Re: Security patches offer

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 09/22/03 

Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:51:31 -0600

Peter;
Microsoft NEVER sends Email with attachments.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp
NEVER open a unexpected attachment.
Verify with sender before opening an attachment.

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html
"Peter" <rengert@acay.com.au> wrote in message
news:014101c380c4$841a3040$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Over the last 2 days I received security messages and
> patches (which had been automatically removed) from the
> following senders:
> -  "Microsoft Corporation Security Support"
> -  "Microsoft Corporation Internet Security
>     Section" <ymkwnm@msnews.microsoft.com>
> -  "Technical Assistance" <wrdopagplnq-uekcz@support.com>
>
> The messages show Microsoft color schemes and layout.
> Somehow  I am suspicious. Anyone has info about these.
> Thanks Peter